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The RGM-86R GM III is a mass-production general-purpose mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. Its design was later updated for the novel and OVA Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.

Technology & Combat Characteristics[]

A mass-produced mobile suit of the Earth Federation Forces developed in accordance with the "GM III Plan" as a successor to the GM II. It was deployed as the main unit during the First Neo Zeon War. By actively introducing new technologies while maintaining productivity, some specs have acquired performance equal to or higher than the Gundam Mk-II's. Its backpack is a mass production model of the Gundam MK-II's, and mobility and maneuverability have exceeded the level of existing mass production machines. Although this backpack has a slightly different shape, it maintains the same functions as the Mk-II's while improving cost performance, and the docking mechanism with the FXA-05D G-Defenser remains. The shoulders and waist can be equipped with missile pods and missile launchers, respectively, allowing the GM III to function as an MS for medium- and long-range support.

Armaments[]

  • 60mm Vulcan Gun
A pair of shell-firing armament built into the head. Low offensive power, only used to restrict enemy movement, and lay down a wall of suppressive fire due to their rapid fire capability.
  • Beam Saber
The beam saber is a small device held in the mobile suit's hands when deployed and is powered by a rechargeable energy capacitor. It emits high-energy Minovsky particles to form a blade-shaped I-field (via manipulation of electromagnetic fields), and then fills this I-field shell with superheated Minovsky particle plasma to produce an effective cutting blade. The GM III has two beam sabers stored in the backpack. It has the same shape as the Gundam Mk-II's, but a standard mass-produced beam generator is used.
  • Large Missile Launcher
A pair of large missile launchers can be mounted on the GM III's side skirts. Each launcher contains two large, high performance missiles that has a special body shape for improved mobility to counter Neo Zeon's heavy MS. Can be ejected when not required. By using other joints and connectors, the large missile launchers can be attached to other body parts.
  • Missile Pod
An optional missile pod can be outfitted on each shoulder. Each pod has its own sensors for improved accuracy, and carries four medium-sized missiles. Can be ejected when not required, and is also known as 'Normal Missile Pod'.
  • Option Missile Pod
An alternate shoulder-mounted missile pod, it is loaded with 15 micro-missiles that are arranged in three rows of five. Can be ejected when not required.
  • Beam Javelin
A spear-like weapon with several beam blades at the top. Due to its long handle, the weapon has a long reach, providing a considerable advantage in close quarters combat. It can also be used as a throwing weapon. Unlike the one used by the the Gundam, this model is a mass produced version and its handle cannot retract for functioning as a beam saber.
  • Beam Rifle
An updated version of the BR-S-85-C2 Beam Rifle used by GM II and Nemo. Its appearance and manufacturing cost are almost the same as the older version's, but it output is increased by about 50% to 2.8MW. However, its usability has not been improved, and issues about its endurance remains.
  • HFW-GR·MR82-90mm GM Rifle
A portable, mobile suit-use 90mm rifle built based on the 'system weapon' structure, its effective range and accuracy are superior to the HWF GMG·MG79-90mm machine gun. With the extended barrel, the GM Rifle sees a 15% increase in muzzle velocity, leading to increased armor penetration capability. Additionally, a newly developed caseless cartridge allows for a lightened ammunition load.
  • Harpoon Gun
A projectile weapon designed for amphibious combat. The harpoon gun fires four harpoons one by one in a rotary manner similar to a revolver. The tip of each harpoon is loaded with explosives that detonate once the projectile has penetrated the enemy's armor.
  • FADEGEL RGM-M-Sh-003 Shield
A basic defensive armament used by the Federation's GM type MS since the One Year War. Although various improvements have been made over the years, its overall appearance and shape has remained the same.
  • Shield
An alternate shield used by the GM III deployed by the U.C 0090s, it is the same shield as used by the RGM-89 Jegan. The shield has a pair of twin missile launchers. They fire small missiles that have composite sensors in their tips, allowing them to home in onto their target even under the interference of Minovsky particles in the battlefield. However, they have a short range and are basically for use in close combat as they only carry a small amount of propellant.

Special Equipment & Features[]

History[]

The last upgrade of the Earth Federation Forces's well-established RGM-79 GM mobile suit series, the RGM-86R GM III was a much needed improvement for the GM series, as the GM II was largely outdated by the mid-to-late U.C. 0080s. The GM III was introduced in U.C. 0088, during the First Neo Zeon War. It proved to be a success and would see service into the U.C. 0090s as the mainstay mobile suit in the Earth Federation's military forces.

In the U.C. 0090s, the GM III was being slowly replaced by the new RGM-89 Jegan series. Despite this, during the Second Neo Zeon War, several GM IIIs were deployed by the Earth Federation Forces's 88th Fleet to assist in stopping Axis from dropping onto Earth. By U.C. 0096, the GM IIIs were still in service and fought against the Zeon remnant forces during the attack of Dakar, and later at the Torrington Base.

Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula[]

In U.C. 112, the Gleam Black Guns (GBG) mercenary group was hired by Oiel Raddegger to assist him in stealing data from F90 Team B's test mission. The GBG's customized GM IIIs led by a Full Armor GM III along with Tigris managed to inflict heavy damage to Team B, destroying several Gustav Karls and Heavyguns, and heavily damaging F90 Unit 2, resulting in Team B's disbandment.[1] [2]

In U.C 115, a GBG squad that included the Full Armor GM III, the RGM-86RN GM III Euryale, and the RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom was sent to eliminate a terrorist group in Side 6 Shoal Zone. The GBG squad eliminated the terrorist group with ease, but soon discovered this was a trap set up by the Zeon remnant group "Legacy", who then attacked the squad with a dozen OMS-1004 Tigris IIs. A fierce battle erupted, with both sides suffering heavy losses. In the end, the GM Sniper Custom was the only one survivor.[3]

Even in U.C. 116, several GM IIIs were used to guard the EFF's Trimurti Assault Cannon alongside other EFF mobile suits.[4]

Variants[]

Featured in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula. The GM IIIs operated by the mercenary group called Gleam Black Guns (GBG) were enhanced using contemporary MS parts, enabling them to achieve comparable performance with current EFF MS, especially miniaturized MS like RGM-109 Heavygun and F90 Gundam F90. Each unit was painted in pitch black for stealth purposes and to make them hard to spot by MS's camera. Each unit was also customized according to its pilot's preferences such as using Jegan's Shield with Beam Sabers attached to it, equipping RGM-89S Stark Jegan's backpack, etc. With these enhancements, they managed to deal significant damage to F90 Team B, resulting in the latter's disbandment.[5]
  • RGM-86R-FA Full Armor GM III
Featured in the manga Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula, this machine was used by the leader of the Gleam Black Guns (GBG) mercenary group, Kubera Vikara. It was similar to the other GBG's GM III, but was outfitted with a modified, lighter version of the FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam's armor and had different skirt armor. Even though the Full Armor GM III was heavily armed, it was surprisingly agile and could perform on par with EFF's state of the art miniaturized MS such as the RGM-109 Heavygun and F90 Gundam F90.[5]

Gallery[]

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Anime[]

Manga & Novel[]

Illustrations[]

Games[]

Gunpla[]

Notes & Trivia[]

Appearances[]

Television Series

References[]

  1. Gundam F90FF, Vol 3, Chapter 9
  2. Gundam F90FF, Vol 3, Chapter 10
  3. Gundam F90FF, Vol 7, Chapter 28
  4. Gundam F90FF, Vol 9, Chapter 35
  5. 5.0 5.1 F90FF Monthly MS, Vol 7, RGM-86RN Euryale Edition

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Gaw | Musai-class
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Endra-class | Musai-class
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Salamis-class | SCV-102 Nelson


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Dodai Kai | Flying Armor | FXA-07GB Neo Core Fighter | FXA-08R Mega Rider
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Neo Zeon/Zeon Remnants
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Mobile Armor
AMA-01X Jamru Fin | MRX-010 Psycho Gundam Mk-II | NRX-044 Asshimar

Land Vehicle
Zaku Tanker
Aircraft / Spacecraft
Base Jabber | Geta
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Camouflaged Ship
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Endra-class | Garuda-class | Gwanban-class | Sadalahn-class
African Liberation Front
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MS-06D Desert Zaku | MS-09G Dwadge | MS-14A Gelgoog | RMS-119 EWAC Zack

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Zaku Tanker
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La Vie en Rose
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Missile Car
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MSK-008R Rick Dijeh | MSK-008R Modified Rick-Dijeh | MSZ-010A1 Theta Plus | RGM-86R GM III | RGM-86RF GM III Powered | RGM-86RF•FA GM III Powered Full Armor (Bulldog) | RGM-88X Jeddah | RGZ-91X Re-GZID | RX-93 ν Gundam
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FXA-07GB-3 Core Fighter (Theta Plus Model)
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Med
Mobile Pod
Zuck

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NZ-333 α Azieru

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Musaka-class | Rewloola-class
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Transporter / Supply Ship
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Neo Zeon/Zeon Remnants
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Mobile Suit
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AMA-X7 Shamblo | NZ-999 Neo Zeong

Ship / Submarine
Mad Angler-class
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Base Jabber | Dodai YS | Dodai II | Luggun
Support Weapon
Skiure
Transporter / Supply Ship
Fat Uncle | Garencieres
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Chivvay-class | Endra-class | LMSD-76 Gray Phantom | Musai Kai-class | Musaka-class | Rewloola-class
Republic of Zeon
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type | RMS-106 Hizack | RMS-106CS Hizack Custom | RMS-119 EWAC Zack

Cruiser / Mother Ship
Chivvay-class | Musai Kai-class
Vist Foundation
Mobile Weapon
Mobile Suit
AMX-004G Qubeley Mass Production Type | ARX-014 Silver Bullet | RX-0 Unicorn Gundam | RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee | RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn

Transporter / Supply Ship
Klimt
Civilians
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Mobile Suit
TOLRO-800 "Torohachi"
Mobile Worker
Med


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Earth Federation
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Aonbarr
Neo Zeon | Zeon Remnants
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AMS-129 Geara Zulu | AMX-009 Dreissen | AMX-014 Döven Wolf | AMX-107 Bawoo | AMX-107R Rebawoo | ATMS-09R Zuom | MS-05B Zaku I (Darmac Barlow Use) | MS-06F Zaku II | RMS-119 EWAC Zack

Transporter / Supply Ship
Garencieres
Cruiser / Mother Ship
Musai-class
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